Kariani Coffee Factory

Mwirua Farmers Cooperative Society

Murang'a, Kenya 1,304 Farmers

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The Story of Kariani Coffee Factory

Kariaini Coffee Factory is operated by the Mwirua Farmers Cooperative Society (F.C.S.) and was founded in the 1960s. Smallholder farmers here own about 1/5th of a hectare and deliver cherry to the factory for processing. The coffee is delivered and sorted before being depulped, and then it is fermented underwater for 15–24 hours. It's washed three times and spread on metal drying tables for 6–7 days. Coffee in Kenya is typically traceable down to the factory, or mill level. Most farmers own between 1/8 to 1/4 of a hectare, and often grow crops other than coffee as well, which means they rely on a central processing unit for sale and processing of their coffee. Producers deliver in cherry form to a factory, where the cooperative will sort, weigh, and issue payment for the delivery. The coffee is then blended with the rest of the day's deliveries and goes on to be processed. Because of this system, which serves many hundreds to several thousands of smallholder farmers per factory, there is limited traceability down to the individual producers whose coffee comprises the lots. (Source: The Town Roaster)

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Murang'a, Kenya

Altitude Ideal

Rainfall Good

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Coffee Details

Processing Methods Washed Processed

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Recent Sales Data

October 29, 2024

$270.0 for 50kg bag
Grade: AB
Buyer: Ibero Kenya Ltd

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Location

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Farmers live within 3km of walking distance from their coffee factory and receive weather information in this area.

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Altitude

Factory Altitude: 1,700 meters Sign in for precise altitude.

Altitude Risk Level: Good

Acceptable Range: 1,000 m to 2,000 m

Climate Risk Zone: < 800 m

Rainfall

Average: 1,951 mm

Rainfall Risk Level: Somewhat Risky

Acceptable Range: 900 mm to 1,400 mm

Climate Risk Zone: < 750 mm or > 4,200 mm

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Temperature

Daily Average: 24.4 °C

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Temperature Risk Level: Good

Acceptable Range: 14°C to 28°C

Climate Risk Zone: < 10°C or > 30°C

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Pricing Data

Sale	Auction Date	Lot Number	QR Code	Grade	Price 50kg Bag
5	Oct. 29, 2024	6616		AB	Sign in for more data.

Historical Climate Data

Year	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Rainfall (mm)	1,561 mm	1,287 mm	1,002 mm	2,326 mm	1,878 mm	1,926 mm	1,184 mm	1,044 mm	Sign in for all data.
Temperature (°C)	27.7 °C	26.3 °C	26.8 °C	25.8 °C	26.2 °C	25.2 °C	25.2 °C	26.0 °C	Sign in for all data.
Min Temperature (°C)	- °C	6.1 °C	4.4 °C	4.3 °C	5.8 °C	6.5 °C	7.0 °C	5.7 °C	Sign in for all data.
Max Temperature (°C)	38.8 °C	38.0 °C	39.0 °C	38.8 °C	39.0 °C	35.3 °C	35.5 °C	35.3 °C	Sign in for all data.
Climate Quality	Some Extreme Risk	Good Rainfall	Good Rainfall	Good Rainfall	Good Rainfall	Good Rainfall	Good Rainfall	Good Rainfall	Sign in for all data.